March 31, 2011

"We combined nubby chenille with the smooth, retro-inspired cotton of Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane for a sweet and soft vintage look, like treasured toys you might have found in Grandma's attic. We're reintroducing them to you today because we think they would make the perfect Easter basket pals. "

The pattern/tutorial is laid out beautifully with step by step directions with pictures!

I love the fabric selection, the chenille is adorable. They are truly one-of-a-kind. Each set of instructions gives the list of the supplies you need to make an exact duplicate.

March 21, 2011

There are 22 Quick-to-cut quilts, fat quarter throws, and sew much more!

I'm a big fan of precuts!

This is one of my first quilts that I created with precuts. It was fun to make! I can relate to a beautiful stash of fabrics! This quilt was made with fabric scraps from a charm pack and jelly roll by Moda/Simplicity.

I love the simplicity!

The beautiful precut fabrics that come in a collection

are hard to resist!

The CREATIVE process is so FUN!

When I started making bags,

I started with five inch charm packs.

The fun part of this doll quilt was mixing precut fabrics!

I started sewing from my precut fabric scraps, which were fabric scraps from

the same Moda collection-layer cakes, charm packs and jelly rolls .

I placed chenille on the back,

and trimmed the doll quilt border with rick rack.

In the end, I was happy to have something FUN for my little daughter wholoves to play in the land of make believe

and I love to play in the land of Fabric!

The children's Tote Bag was made with 2 1/2 inch jelly roll strips.

This little girls TWIRLY REVERSIBLE skirt is one of my favorites!I want to make more!The fabrics are made from a Mary Engelbrite Charm Pack!

Precuts make it Simple to Sew A Little Happiness!Sew Happy you are visiting!Come back soon!Hall or Nothing Creations

The following measurements pertain to Moda's Pre-cut fabric that you will see

in quilt stores everywhere! This information is helpful!

Dessert Roll: Contains 10 strips that are 5" X 45"

Honey Bun: Contains 40 strips-Each strip is 1 1/2" X 45"

Jelly Roll: Contains 40 strips-Each strip is 2 1/2" X 45"

Layer Cake: Contains 42 squares-Each Layer Cake square is 10" X 10"

Turnover: Contains 80-6" triangles(two of each print in a collection).

I love the Layer Cake fabrics, they are my favorite. If you have a fabric collectionthat you LOVE, you can show off your fabrics in a simple way and bring a lot ofcolor and design to your Home Decorating.

March 7, 2011

I tried the pattern and I must say, I'm sewing up a flock!They are super easy and so FUN to make!I'm going to make a Spring Easter Tree with my birds.My kids have picked their favorite fabrics from my fabrics scraps.

My boys are wanting flames, motorcycles and all that boy stufIt's kind of funny!

March 2, 2011

Welcome Friends!It's a new month, a new day, and spring is blooming! I feel a new sense of renewal and change with spring in the air! I'm working on decorating projects in my home, as I mentioned in my previous post! I start to move things around, it's a domino effect. I find it hard to find a stopping point. I've made a goal to finish my dining room before my son returns home from his mission (my number one excitement for the year!) With that excitement, I feel energy! So, here I am sewing away!

I'm excited about some of the changes I've made. I'm finally getting to my "Decorating To Do" list that has needed my attention.

My inspiration was drawn from my Mother's French Provincial Dining Room set. The treasured French Provincial Dining Room set was originally my Grandmothers, from 1955.

It all started with two lamps that I found in February while shopping with my daughters. I knew the lamps would bring the finishing touches that I love; such as canvas, a touch of black, and a lot of floral with geometric patterns.

I found my fabrics for my windows at JoAnn's in the drapery/fabric section. I've had my drapery hardware hanging for a few years(I hung Christmas garland around the rods through the winter months).

The drapery valances are lined, the border trim is 4 1/2 inches wide and the valances are 26 inches wide. I made a 2/1/2" rod pocket for the drapery rod. I think valances are pretty simple to make, if you can sew a straight stitch, you are on your way!

Side note: I added black ribbon to the lamps and also used it for the binding on my table runner. The table runner was created with a canvas duck cloth fabric, similar to the fabric on the lamps. I added the coordinating ruffles to hang on the sides of the buffet.

It's all a work in progress! Next, I'm going to recover the chairs and find a area rug and do something fun with the table top! I must say it's truly brought a little happiness to my dining room! If you are beginning to Sew, it's worth your time! Be patient, start with simple projects, you will be amazed at what you can CREATE!

A tribute to Mother!

Have a beautiful day everyone! Spring is coming! What projects are you working on?